This video produced by Jim Stephenson spotlights the University of Aberdeen Science and Teaching Hub by Reiach and Hall Architects, which has been shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
Mumbai, November 8 (IANS) The 29th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) kicked off with the screening of “La Chimera”, a critically acclaimed Italian film by renowned writer-director Alice Rohrwacher.This marks the start of an exciting week showcasing a diverse selection of European cinema, bringing together the best of European filmmaking to Indian audiences. EUFF, featuring 26 award-winning films in 31 languages, is being held in New Delhi from November 7-16 in Delhi across three venues, India Habitat Centre, Instituto Cervantes & Goethe Institute.The Film Festival was inaugurated by Hervé Delphin, the EU Ambassador to India, alongside Italian actress Yile Yara Vianello, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Andrea Anastasio, Lithuanian filmmaker Tomas Vengris, and a crowd of devoted cinephiles eagerly awaiting the annual showcase of Europe’s finest cinema.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India, stated, “Europe and India are bound by a shared passion for cinema and storytelling, and the European Union Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of this unity. Over the years, the festival has become a key event in the Indian cultural calendar. Entering its 29th edition, the festival is a unique melting pot for cinephiles and culture enthusiasts, providing a platform to create shared experiences. This year’s curation shines a light on themes that resonate deeply with our contemporary lives, where intricate human relationships take centerstage, shedding a light on the power of sisterhood, journeys of self-discovery, and the exploration of modern-day challenges.”He added, “Spanning a variety of genres, this rich cinematic experience will travel beyond Delhi to Kolkata and Hyderabad this year, offering a vibrant tapestry of European cinema to the Indian audiences.”While introducing the opening film, Italian actress Yile Yara Vianello from the film La Chimera expressed, “So happy to be here in India with La Chimera as the opening movie at the EUFF! This film has had an incredible journey so far, consistently receiving a phenomenal response from audiences worldwide. It’s exciting to be representing the film in India, a country that celebrates cinema. I’m energised by the enthusiasm here and want to thank everyone on behalf of the cast and crew for their warm welcome. We’re excited to share our film with you!”The opening ceremony of the festival, organized by the European Union, in collaboration with EU Members States and regional partners, was also attended by the Lithuanian Director, Tomas Vengris.The film festival in India features films from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Ukraine.The festival’s carefully curated lineup features some of Europe’s most acclaimed films, celebrated at prestigious international festivals. Standout titles include “La Chimera”, “Baan”, Jim’s Story, “Afire”, “What a Feeling”,” Animal”, “An Irish Goodbye”, “Restore Point”, “The Man Without Guilt”, “The Teacher Who Promised the Sea”, and more.
Mumbai, November 8 (IANS) The 29th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) kicked off with the screening of “La Chimera”, a critically acclaimed Italian film by renowned writer-director Alice Rohrwacher.This marks the start of an exciting week showcasing a diverse selection of European cinema, bringing together the best of European filmmaking to Indian audiences. EUFF, featuring 26 award-winning films in 31 languages, is being held in New Delhi from November 7-16 in Delhi across three venues, India Habitat Centre, Instituto Cervantes & Goethe Institute.The Film Festival was inaugurated by Hervé Delphin, the EU Ambassador to India, alongside Italian actress Yile Yara Vianello, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Andrea Anastasio, Lithuanian filmmaker Tomas Vengris, and a crowd of devoted cinephiles eagerly awaiting the annual showcase of Europe’s finest cinema.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India, stated, “Europe and India are bound by a shared passion for cinema and storytelling, and the European Union Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of this unity. Over the years, the festival has become a key event in the Indian cultural calendar. Entering its 29th edition, the festival is a unique melting pot for cinephiles and culture enthusiasts, providing a platform to create shared experiences. This year’s curation shines a light on themes that resonate deeply with our contemporary lives, where intricate human relationships take centerstage, shedding a light on the power of sisterhood, journeys of self-discovery, and the exploration of modern-day challenges.”He added, “Spanning a variety of genres, this rich cinematic experience will travel beyond Delhi to Kolkata and Hyderabad this year, offering a vibrant tapestry of European cinema to the Indian audiences.”While introducing the opening film, Italian actress Yile Yara Vianello from the film La Chimera expressed, “So happy to be here in India with La Chimera as the opening movie at the EUFF! This film has had an incredible journey so far, consistently receiving a phenomenal response from audiences worldwide. It’s exciting to be representing the film in India, a country that celebrates cinema. I’m energised by the enthusiasm here and want to thank everyone on behalf of the cast and crew for their warm welcome. We’re excited to share our film with you!”The opening ceremony of the festival, organized by the European Union, in collaboration with EU Members States and regional partners, was also attended by the Lithuanian Director, Tomas Vengris.The film festival in India features films from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Ukraine.The festival’s carefully curated lineup features some of Europe’s most acclaimed films, celebrated at prestigious international festivals. Standout titles include “La Chimera”, “Baan”, Jim’s Story, “Afire”, “What a Feeling”,” Animal”, “An Irish Goodbye”, “Restore Point”, “The Man Without Guilt”, “The Teacher Who Promised the Sea”, and more.
With the massive success of ‘Stree 2’ earlier this year, and now ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, the horror-comedy genre seems to be the tried and tested recipe of Box Office blockbuster, followed by the upcoming South-Indian movie, made over the budget of INR100 crores.
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The upcoming Malayalam-language horror thriller, directed by Rojin Thomas and written by R. Ramanand, has completed its filming schedule and is currently in the post-production phase, to be released next year.
The first look teaser of the female lead, South cinema A-lister Anushka Shetty, released on her birthday yesterday, has sparked a significant buzz, getting moviegoers excited for the horror flick ‘Kathanar’, about Kadamattathu Kathanar, ‘the legendary priest who is believed to have lived in Kadamattom and possessed supernatural powers’.
Besides Shetty playing the pivotal character of Nila in her Mollywood debut, the film is led by Malayalam veteran Jayasurya in the titular role, along with Prabhu Deva and Vineeth. The cast also features Nitish Bharadwaj, Sandy and Kulpreet Yadav.
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Film producer Gokulam Gopalan backs the project under his banner Sree Gokulam Movies, with a massive budget of INR 100 crores. The title has already been predicted to be a grand blockbuster, surpassing the Box Office juggernauts like ‘Stree 2’ and the latest hit ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ of the same genre.
The first of the two-part film series ‘Kathanar’, titled ‘The Wild Sorcerer’ has been scheduled for release in early 2025.
In a first, the title will be released in at least 13 dubbed versions in addition to the original Malayalam, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, English, Chinese, French, Korean, Italian, Russian, Indonesian and Japanese.
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NFP, the Aon company and international insurance brokerage and consulting firm, announced it has acquired HC Financial, a financial planning and corporate employee benefits advisory business based in Galway, Ireland.
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
The HC Financial team will join NFP, with founder and director, Gerry Cuddy, moving into a consultant role reporting to Colm Power, managing director, Benefits and Wealth.
Since 1988, HC Financial has provided clients in western Ireland with investment, pension and savings propositions and established itself as one of the largest advisory firms in Ireland. They’ve built an outstanding reputation with their dedication to clients and continuing investment in employees and technology.
“Gerry and his team have built a fantastic, highly regarded advisory business with an extremely loyal client base, and we’re excited they will be part of our future growth,” said Power. “This significant acquisition will help us meet the growing demand for benefits and wealth planning expertise and expand NFP’s physical footprint outside the Dublin market.”
“We’re excited to join NFP, a company that shares our core values of honesty, integrity, transparency and expertise,” said Cuddy. “Today is a great day for our customers and employees and the future of NFP in Ireland as we expand the solutions and expertise available to our clients.”
Source: NFP
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Actor Prabhas extended his heartfelt wish to debutants Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani as they are all set to star in Abhishek Kapoor’s big screen spectacle Azaad. The teaser of the film, which also stars Ajay Devgn, was recently shared by the makers officially and it is receiving praises from netizens. Prabhas has joined the list of people who are raving about the teaser. Taking to his official social media account, Prabhas shared the teaser of Azaad and wrote, “Welcome to the movies Rasha and Aaman ❤️#Azaad Teaser looks like it’s Made for the BIG screen. All my best wishes to the team.” Rasha re-shared Prabhas’ post and thanked him for supporting them. “Sir Thanku so much,” she wrote.
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The teaser also gives a glimpse of the strong bond between Aaman’s character and his horse. The intriguing video further shows several intense battle scenes as Aaman rides into war with Ajay by his side.
While Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha plays a character from a royal family, actress Diana Penty will be seen playing the role of Ajay’s love interest in Azaad.The film has been directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor, Azaad is set to deliver a cinematic adventure on a grand scale. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens in January 2025, promising an epic start to the new year.